Psychology

Perceptual grouping

Perceptual grouping studies, in which regions and parts of the visual scene belong together as parts of higher order perceptual units such as objects or patterns. Studies include psychophysical experiments and objective analysis of visual attention (eye tracking). 

Ilze Ceple
(ilze.ceple@lu.lv; +371 29630307; https://www.fmof.lu.lv/en/about/about-faculty/department-of-optometry-and-vision-science/)

Development of tests for psychological assessment, adaptation of psychological tests. Psychology of intelligence/ cognitive abilities. Development and adaptation of diagnostic tools for learning disorders.

Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of human intelligence, original development or adaptation of psychological measurement tools - tests, surveys or other tools - necessary for research in this area, incl. computerized tests. Development and adaptation of tests of educational achievements to assess specific learning disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the classifier of violations SSK-10/11.

Measurement of political, social, economic attitudes. Construction of competence assessment tools.

Socio-psychological research specializing in the study of political opinions, as well as in the development of tools for assessing competence.

Research of psychological factors of information perception and influence of disinformation

Research on various psychological factors in the perception of information, especially in the context of misleading information and disinformation.

Work and organizational psychology: research methods, work-life balance, work performance, employee wellbeing, aging

Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of work and organizational psychology, research in the organizational environment - using tests, surveys or other tools. Specialization - research and intervention in the field of work-life balance, labour productivity, employee well-being.

Work and organizational psychology: stress, burnout; self-efficiacy; work involvement; job satisfaction; employee wellbeing

Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of work and organizational psychology and counseling psychology, in-depth expertise in conducting theoretical and practical research in various environments using various research methods.

Abuse psychology. Human sexuality. Influence of virtual reality. Adaptation of psychological assement tools. 

Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical psychology, in-depth expertise in conducting theoretical and practical research in various conditions, using various research methods, as well as in cooperation with other branches of science.

Psychological assessment, quantitative and qualitative research on the effectiveness of interventions; family systems theory, attachment, mental health and well-being

Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical psychology, in-depth expertise in conducting theoretical and practical research in various conditions, using various research methods, as well as in cooperation with other branches of science. Leading of national and international research initiatives. 

Test construction, adaptation, validation. Development of digital testing tools. Perception. Reading. Psychometrics. Interdisciplinary clinical research. 

Development, adaptation and validation of tests. Creation and testing of digital testing tools. Preparation of materials for literacy activities and pilot testing of their effectiveness. Creation and implementation of an experimental design for perception studies. Creation of interdepartmental, international and interdisciplinary project applications, management of the preparation of consortium project applications.

Transversall skills assessment and development (problem-solving skills etc.)

Adaptation and testing with computer-based tests of problem solving, executive functions, and cognitive abilities.

Interdisciplinary research about various students' skills, abilities and academic achievement

An interdisciplinary research of the skills, abilities and achievements of students from the point of view of psychology and education.

Developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of preventive programs to promote well-being and mental health, social-emotional learning in the educational environment; school climate, belonging, parental involvement, alignment of school and family cultures

Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pedagogical psychology, in-depth expertise in conducting theoretical and practical research in various conditions, using various research methods, as well as in cooperation with other branches of science. Leading of national and international research initiatives.

Visual and spatial perception, visual-spatial thinking, crossmodal perception and integration of other areas of perception (olfactory, tactile)

Experimental comparative studies of visual, spatial and visuo-spatial processes linking visuospatial processes with individual differences and clinical disorders. Processes of perceptual organization, geometric and topological perception of forms, as well as connection with the processes of regulation of emotions. The study of the interaction of various senses (crossmodal perception), as well as the analysis of less studied areas of perception (for example, smell, touch).